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what do south china tigers eat

What Do South China Tigers Eat?

November 3, 2017
The south china tiger (Panthera tigris amoyensis) is a pure carnivore. It’s a large cat which is why it preys on medium-sized to large animals. As is typical of a tiger, the south china tiger likes to eat ungulates. It would consume large animals such as wild pig, gray langur,…
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Where Do South China Tigers Live?

November 3, 2017
The South China tiger (Panthera tigris amoyensis) is one of the rarest of the big cats. Scientists believe that the south china tiger is probably extinct in the natural habitat. The last of the tiger was seen 25 years ago. Chances are remote that one can ever find South china tigers again in…
how fast does a tiger run

How Fast Can a Tiger Run? – Tiger Running Speed

October 26, 2017
Do you know what is the speed of tiger? Although tigers are the biggest of all cats they can run faster than most other land predators. In fact the word tiger comes from a Persian tigra which means anything which is quick or perhaps sharp. The tiger might have probably earned…
how big do siberian tigers get

How Big Do Siberian Tigers Get?

October 23, 2017
Siberian tigers are the biggest of all living cats. Bengal tigers and Siberian tigers share the same shoulder heights. According to the scientists of the Siberian Tiger Project the adult Siberian cats can reach the overall body length of 200 to 450 cm. Males are 195 cm in length while…

Where Do Bengal Tigers Live? – Habitat

October 23, 2017
Bengal tigers are the most common subspecies of a tiger. They are primarily found in the Indian Subcontinent which is why they are also known as Indian tigers. Bengal tigers are one of the world’s largest cats—second only to Siberian tigers. Bengal Tiger Habitat Bengal tigers make homes in a…
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What Do Bengal Tigers Eat?

October 23, 2017
Like other big cats, Bengal tigers are carnivores. They fancy eating ungulates such as sambar, barasingha, takin, water buffalo, gaur, chital, antelopes, pigs, and nilgai. Bengal tigers will also prey on large animals such as wild boar, hog deer, grey langur, and muntjac. Bengal tigers take on smaller mammals if…
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How Long Do Bengal Tigers Live? – Lifespan

October 22, 2017
A Bengal tiger has an average lifespan of 8 to 10 years in the wild. The maximum lifespan of the wild specimen is about 15 years. Very few tigers reach the 15 years age in the wild because they eventually become too weak to hunt large animals. In captivity, Bengal…
how long do siberian tigers live

How Long Do Siberian Tigers Live? – Lifespan

October 22, 2017
Siberian tigers or amur tigers are the biggest of all cats. They are thought to live as long as 10 to 15 years in the natural habitat. In captivity however they have a lifespan of about 20 or even 25 years. In the boreal forests, Siberian tigers rely on their…
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